US Bridges

HWY ST138 W Frex over Comb Macrr/Quechan Rive

Good

Bristol County, Massachusetts · ST138 Davol/Rr Quechan R · Structure no. F0201440ADOT634

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
635 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
32,974
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY ST138 W Frex over Comb Macrr/Quechan Rive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY ST138 W Frex over Comb Macrr/Quechan Rive in Bristol County, Massachusetts. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 120 years old, older than the Massachusetts average of 63.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,974 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,007 by 2031. The structure is 635 ft (193.6 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesHWY ST138 W Frex
CrossesComb Macrr/Quechan Rive
LocationST138 Davol/Rr Quechan R
RouteState Highway 138
Coordinates41.70293, -71.16069
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length635 ft (193.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck50 ft (15.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,974 (2024)
Projected traffic30,007 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$28.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY ST138 W Frex over Comb Macrr/Quechan Rive built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is HWY ST138 W Frex over Comb Macrr/Quechan Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY ST138 W Frex over Comb Macrr/Quechan Rive carry?

About 32,974 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is HWY ST138 W Frex over Comb Macrr/Quechan Rive?

The structure is 635 ft (193.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns HWY ST138 W Frex over Comb Macrr/Quechan Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.